This is the most comprehensive and useful of SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2. It presents start-to-end coverage of SQL Server’s core database server and management capabilities, plus complete listings of integration, reporting and Analysis Services, Application Development and much more

Four Expert SQL Server administrators, developers and consultants have packed this book with real information, tips, guidelines and samples taken from his own experience in creating and managing complex database solutions. Writing for intermediate and advanced level SQL Server professionals, they focus on the most complex, powerful, and its newest tools and features. For example, you will find invaluable information about administering SQL Server more effectively, analyze and optimize queries, implementing data warehouse, ensuring high availability, and performance tuning.

The accompanying CD-ROM contains an extraordinary library of helpful tools and information, including sample databases and all code samples . Whether you are responsible for SQL Server 2008 analysis, design, implementation, support, management and troubleshooting, offers no other book which you so highly value.

Ray Rankin, president of Gotham Consulting Services, has worked with Sybase and Microsoft SQL Server for more than 23 years and is co-author of Sybase SQL Server Unleashed, Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Unleashed and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Unleashed . Paul Bertucci, founder of Database Archi Tech, has more than 30 years of experience in database design, architecture, replication, tuning, integration and high availability. Chris Gallelli, president of cgal Consulting Services, specializing in database administration, tuning, and programming. Alex T. Silverstein is managing principal and chief architect of the Unified Digital Group, LLC, a developer of custom SQL Server and Microsoft. NET solutions.